Tommy Morris Bilbo, Sr. was born August 22, 1950 to the proud parents of Morris Bilbo and Julia Batiste Bilbo. He was one of four children including, James Bilbo, Joseph (Veronica) Bilbo Sr. and Glenda Bilbo Pitre (John).

Tommy Sr. found Christ at an early age. He was baptized in 1976 by the Late Harvey Lawson of Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, now under the Leadership of Pastor E.J. Kemper.

Tommy Sr. graduated in 1968 from Washington High School and attended McNeese State University. In 1969 he accepted employment at Firestone Rubber Company and later united with W.R. Grace for a total of 37 years of dedicated employment. He retired from W. R. Grace in August of 2020.

Tommy Sr. married Rita Ann Galentine on November 5, 1971 and their union was blessed with three children, Angela Braxton, Tammy Bilbo Palms and Tommy Morris Bilbo, Jr. (Tomika). Two bonus children, Thomas Simon (Nikita), Sjovissa Menard Lee (Jerrita) ten grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

Tommy Sr. legacy continues through his loving family including a host of nieces, nephews, godchildren, relatives and friends.

Tommy Sr. was preceded in death by his parents, Morris and Julia Bilbo, grandparents, Lymon and Mattie Bilbo, Brother James Bilbo, grandson Jordan Bilbo and in-laws, John and Helen Galentine.

The Bilbo family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to everyone for the prayers phone calls, messages, visits and endless support shown during this difficult time. Every act of love has meant more than words could ever express.

Special thanks to Combre Funeral Home, Mount Pilgrim Church Family, St. Joseph Hospice, Dr. Donald Higgins and Dr. Percival Kane.

Tommy Sr. visitation will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. followed by the funeral service at 11:00 A.M. in Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist. Interment will be in Combre Memorial Park under the direction of Combre Funeral Home. 

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